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Robot Prison Guard Being Tested, Swears It’s Not Preparing to Enslave Humanity

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While it isn’t quite as bad-ass as Alex Murphy, South Korea’s robot prison guard promises to uphold its prime directives: watch over prisoners and snitch to their human colleagues if needed.…

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April 17th, 2012 by: Lambert Varias

Robot Prison Guards Headed to Korean Jails

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South Korea is set to test some new robot prison guards in their jails by as early as next year. The idea is to free up some of the human guards for other duties. The question is, how long will these robo-guards last before they get shived in the circuits…

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November 25th, 2011 by: Conner Flynn

Spread a Virus in Japan and Get Thrown in the Slammer

That’s right, you read that right: if you’re caught with a virus on your computer, then you’ve got to shell out $6,200 in bail or spend three years in jail. This only applies if you’re in Japan, that is. So if you’re not living in the Land of the Rising…

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June 18th, 2011 by: Hazel Chua

Rapper Akon Drops New Perfume Called Konvict (Yes I Am Serious)

I can understand rappers and other moguls want to diversify so they can get more money or whatever they are calling it in new rap videos today. I would think that you wouldn’t want to be associated with jail or prison if you were famous, but for a rapper it…

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March 15th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

Prisoner Inventions: Seems Like We Locked Up a Lot of Macgyvers

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Going to prison is a bit like being a kid again, because you’re denied a lot of things. But most kids are largely content with make-believe toys and scenarios and even imaginary friends. Adults, on the other hand, won’t stop until they find alternatives. Just give them enough time and…

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August 5th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Amazing Ingenuity in Prisoners’ Inventions

Prisoner's Invention: Tattoo Gun

Back in 2001, the artists’ collective Temporary Services started a project with a prison inmate named Angelo in which they asked him to document how inmates adapt to their surroundings while confined.

The project, entitled Prisoners’ Inventions, resulted in this fascinating 119-page book of detailed drawings that explain exactly how…

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October 1st, 2006 by: Technabob

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